Around days after Great Cold, comes the Spring Festival. People get busy with buying new things, salting the meat and preparing New Year good. This solar term is consequently imbued with happy expectations of family reunions and a fresh new start.

大寒总是在农历的年底来临。大寒过几天，就是春节了。人们忙着采买年货。这个节气充满了对家庭团聚和对新开始的美好期待。

In this period of time, such as a cold period of respiratory infectious diseases, people should pay attention to keep warm. Keep room well ventilated and drink a lot of water. 

在这段时间，呼吸道传染病易发。人们应该注意保暖，保持房间通风良好，多喝水。